Name: Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican inspired
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 3 cups cooked rice; 2 cups red enchilada sauce; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn kernels; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 can diced green chiles; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Description

Chicken Enchilada Rice Casserole is a hearty, cheesy baked dinner made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, enchilada sauce, black beans, corn, and melted cheese. This easy chicken casserole recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and family dinners when you want a comforting Mexican inspired casserole everyone will love.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

3 cups cooked rice

2 cups red enchilada sauce

1 cup sour cream

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels

1/2 cup diced onion

1 can diced green chiles

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cooked rice, enchilada sauce, sour cream, black beans, corn, diced onion, diced green chiles, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

3. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and everything is well coated.

4. Fold in 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.

5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

6. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the top.

7. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.

8. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

9. Top with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken, which makes prep even easier.

For a spicier casserole, add diced jalapeños or use a hot enchilada sauce.

Letting the casserole rest before serving helps it hold together better when scooped.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 430
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 65mg